2012 Kawasaki EX250 0.2L Petrol · SW62 EOZ

The most recent MOT test on this Kawasaki EX250, conducted on 19 February 2022 at 20,667 miles, confirms the vehicle passed without any recorded defects. Over the preceding five-year span, every annual test—including the one on 3 February 2021 at 18,797 miles and the 18 January 2020 test at 17,717 miles—also passed cleanly, with no advisories or failures. The sole exception was a brief retest on 9 February 2019 at 15,385 miles, which failed but only due to an administrative oversight (no defects logged). This pattern suggests the vehicle has been maintained consistently enough to avoid mechanical failures during MOT inspections, though the lack of advisories or defects does not guarantee hidden wear beyond routine consumables. The recorded mileage of 20,667 miles over nearly 14 years—approximately 1,476 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age. The gaps between tests are regular, with roughly 1,870 miles accumulated between each annual MOT, indicating minimal use. This could imply the bike was stored for extended periods or used infrequently, which may have mitigated some wear but could also mean components like the battery, tyres, and suspension have degraded more slowly than expected. The absence of any mileage spikes or irregularities in the record further supports a stable, low-usage history. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of high-wear items that aren’t routinely tested. The tyres, despite low mileage, should be checked for uneven wear, cracking, or excessive tread depth—especially if the bike was stored for long periods, as this can accelerate rubber degradation. The battery, though not MOT-tested, may require replacement if the bike has been left unused for years, as lead-acid units typically last around three to five years. Suspension components, such as bushes and coil springs, should be examined for dryness, corrosion, or excessive play, as even low mileage doesn’t exempt them from environmental wear. Finally, the brakes—though never flagged—should be inspected for binding calipers, glazed discs, or worn pads, as prolonged disuse can lead to corrosion or seizing.